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X-Ray Vision

Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

tv & film

All Episodes

01:05:55

HBO's The Last of Us Ep. 3

X-Ray Vision ·

2023/02/01

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight bite into delicious strawberries! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing Bill and Frank’s relationship, the structure of the season and episode, and critiques of Joel. (Warning: Jason and Rosie have a TLOU game spoiler conversation (49:35) through the end of the Airlock, which is delineated within the episode itself as well.) Then in Nerd

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01:00:56

The Last of Us Game, Part 2

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2023/01/27

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make a molotov! In the Airlock (1:22), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Last of Us video game, continuing their recap as well as discussing the differences between the original and the adaptation. Then in Nerd Out (53:58) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about the Quantum Realm.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and

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00:53:43

HBO's The Last of Us Ep 2

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2023/01/25

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sight-see at a museum! In the Airlock (1:08), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing bread, Tess, and creature design. Then in Nerd Out (45:20) Jason and Rosie discuss a very relevant theory about mutants in the MCU.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute

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00:54:07

Star Wars: The Bad Batch S2 Eps 1-4

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2023/01/20

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight join the Bad Batch! First in the Previously On (2:51) they discuss the possibility of a VFX union and why it matters plus continue their ongoing discussion on AI-generated art in light of a class action suit against AI companies. In the Airlock (25:12), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the first four episodes of The Bad Batch season 2, recapping episode 3 as the dramatic highlight so far and discussing theories, Crosshair, Cody

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01:24:41

HBO's The Last of Us Premiere

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2023/01/18

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight flee some cordyceps! First in the Previously On (1:11) they discuss the latest Mandalorian season 3 trailer, including the baby and the vibes. Then in the Airlock (5:10), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing game differences, cast, hard choices, and small choices. Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission

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01:29:53

The Last of Us Video Game, Part 1

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2023/01/13

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight revisit The Last of Us! First in the Previously On (2:28) they discuss the latest Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania trailer, discussing Kang, the microverse versus the Quantum Realm, and more. Then in the Airlock (15:36), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into 2013’s The Last of Us, recapping some of the first parts of the iconic game as well as discussing character, story, and playability. Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t

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01:31:41

Mailbag - Marvel, HOTD, and more!

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2023/01/11

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight start 2023 in the least surprising way – talking about X-Men! First in the Airlock (1:08), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the mailbag, answering your questions about the MCU, Marvel comics, House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, and more, including questions on Doctor Doom, Kang, mutants, and lots more. Plus Cody Ziglar drops in to answer a question about Miles Morales (thank you Zig!). Then in a return of the Nerd Out

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01:23:34

L.A. Comic Con Live! Marvel Phase 4 and the Future of...

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2022/12/23

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are LIVE at LA Comic Con! First they are joined by Cody Ziglar to discuss his work this past year, including the rocking Spider-Punk and breaking ground on Miles Morales. Then in the Airlock (0:51), Jason, Rosie, and iHeartRadio Executive Producer, host and MCU super fan Joelle Monique dive deep (deeep) into the recently wrapped phase 4, explain the “mess era” of the MCU, make predictions about what’s to come in future phases, and of

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01:30:48

Avatar: The Way of Water

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2022/12/16

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight swim with the tulkun! First in the Previously On (3:19) Jason recaps his recent time at Game of Thrones Con before he and Rosie dissect the Across the Spider-Verse teaser and discuss the rise, risks, and redflags of AI generated art. Then in the Airlock (42:15), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the waters of Pandora for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, recapping the film and analyzing its purposeful apoliticism, which

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01:10:16

Willow (1988) & Willow Disney+ Series

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/12/09

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go on a quest! First in the Previously On (6:36) they discuss recent trailers for the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise and the upcoming HBO series The Last of US. Then in the Airlock (20:43), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the first three episodes of the Disney+ series Willow as well as revisiting the original 1988 movie. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Follow Jason:

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02:03:00

Andor Finale with Adam Serwer

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2022/12/02

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight brick a stormtrooper! First in the Airlock (3:55), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season one finale of Andor, recapping as well as exploring motivation and theorizing where we might find these characters in season two as well as revisiting Rogue One. In the Hive Mind (1:15:58), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome Atlantic Staff Writer, journalist, and author Adam Serwer to discuss his recent piece “Star Wars Gets

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01:33:28

Andor Eps 10 & 11

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2022/11/18

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight start a prison riot! In the Previously On (3:17), they commemorate Kevin Conroy – the voice of Batman – and mourn his passing before unpacking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever after its opening week, discussing box office numbers, marvel fatigue and more. Then in the Airlock (25:09), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Andor episodes 10 and 11, recapping both as well as exploring performance, non-democracy in the Republic era, and

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02:00:02

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever + Ironheart Writer Eve...

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2022/11/11

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ingest some heart-shaped herb! Starting in the Airlock (1:58), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the waters of Talocan, the streets of Boston, and, of course, the jungles of Wakanda for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recapping the film and discussing breakout performances, Shuri’s character arc, and more. Then, in a return of the Omnibus (54:22) Jason – with Rosie’s Footnotes™ – unpacks the origins of Afrofuturism in and out of

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02:30:47

Tales of the Jedi, Andor 8 & 9 + Black Adam, 2022...

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2022/11/04

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight battle with Yaddle! Starting in the Airlock (2:50), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into a galaxy far, far away to discuss both Tales of the Jedi and Andor episodes 8 & 9, recapping all six Jedi vignettes, Andor episode 9, and discussing divergent paths, complicity, and power politics. Then, in the Previously On (1:25:07), Jason and Rosie explore the DCEU’s Black Adam and offer some 2022 horror recs for those of you looking for

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02:02:47

House of the Dragon Finale with History of Westeros +...

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2022/10/28

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dance with dragons! In the Previously On (2:03), Jason and Rosie discuss the trailers for Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special before digesting the big creative shakeups at DC. Heading to Westeros in the Airlock (19:49), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season finale of House of the Dragon, recapping and exploring leadership, lore, and motherly love. And in this season’s last

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02:25:25

The Rings of Power Finale with Writer Gennifer...

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/10/21

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight forge some rings! In the Previously On (2:02), Jason and Rosie start by catching up on Andor – analyzing fascism, insurgency, and how bad guys think of themselves – before moving onto Rings of Power (20:51) to consider the season one finale. Staying in Middle Earth for the Hive Mind (55:23), Jason and Rosie are joined by Rings of Power finale co-writer Gennifer Hutchison to discuss that Sauron reveal, why she loves fan theories, the

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02:38:20

She-Hulk Finale & Werewolf By Night w/ Cody Ziglar +...

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/10/14

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight lose their minds, but keep their tongues! We’re starting with the Hive Mind (1:54) and the grand finale of She-Hulk where Jason and Rosie are joined by She-Hulk writer Cody Ziglar to discuss comics, cameos, and carte blanche. Staying in the MCU for the Previously On (38:20), Jason, Rosie, and Zig step into black & white to explore Werewolf By Night, including Universal horror, horror that’s universal, and more. In the Airlock

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02:11:43

She-Hulk Ep 8 w/ Cody Ziglar, HOTD Ep 7 & Ask the...

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/10/07

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, Cody Ziglar ribbit and rip it! In the Previously On (4:31) Jason and Rosie are joined by Cody Ziglar for She-Hulk episode 8 to discuss how Zig handled writing fight scenes between iconic Marvel characters, what the deal with the Sokovia Accords is, and how long he thinks a certain Hell’s Kitchen resident has been fighting crime in the MCU. In the Airlock (29:27) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Rings of Power to recap and unpack

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02:35:36

Deadpool 3 News & She-Hulk Ep 7 + House of the Dragon...

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/09/30

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sweat it out in the yurt! In the Previously On (2:43) Jason and Rosie discuss a grab bag of news, including The Last of Us trailer and mutants galore with Namor and Deadpool 3, before sweating out She-Hulk episode 7, summarizing and theorizing about Jen’s blood and Josh’s identity. In the Airlock (38:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into House of the Dragon episode 6, recapping and exploring time jumps, friendships lost, and

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01:18:24

She-Hulk Ep 6 & Head Writer Jessica Gao Interview +...

X-Ray Vision ·

2022/09/23

We’re releasing two episodes this week! The episode you’re currently reading about contains all things She-Hulk and Andor.On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sustain 20 seconds of eye contact! In the Previously On (4:08) Jason and Rosie discuss She-Hulk episode 6, quickly summarizing the episode before theorizing all about adamantium, villainous geniuses, and Mr. Immortal. Then, in the Hive Mind (36:05) Jason and Rosie welcome the incredible and lovely She-Hulk head

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